Speaking Bobcats win state tournament for fifth straight year

Feb 23, 2012From staff reports

Last weekend, the Speaking Bobcats of Ohio University won the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship Tournament for the fifth consecutive year. The tournament was held at Miami University Feb. 17-18.

In addition to eight individual state titles, the team won by its largest margin in recent history. The Bobcats earned 389 points to claim the Individual Events Sweepstakes Championship while BGSU came in second (172 pts) and Akron placed third (148 pts).

The Bobcats also won the Ohio Forensics Association State Debate Tournament by winning the Lincoln-Douglas debate and placing two teams in the semifinals of the Parliamentary Debate competition.

"This year the team has experienced an increased interest in debate participation and this success is a result of the hard work and determination of our talented students," said Dan West, John A. Casesse Director of Forensics.